Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-05

Carlisle and Mr. Watterson and as sent to the
Associated Press yesterday, were finally adopted.
Gen. simon Bolivar BuCkner having been nOmf-
mated by reclamation for governor last night,
HON. Jas w. Bryan, OF Covington. was nominated
following additional nominations were made by
the convention: P. w. Hardin, of Mercer County,
atIoEney general; Gen. Lafayette Hewitt, OF Har-
rer.
MIR. CARLISLE'S SPEECH.
What He Said to the Kentucky Demo-
cratic Convention Last Night.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5.-The democratic State
convention continued in session until late hour
last night after the nomination OF governor. Ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. Green O. Smith, leuten-
ant-governor of Indiana, DIR. E. d. Stamford, and
others, OF Louisville. After the speeches the band
struck up and q number OF ladies walked into the
convention. Behind them came nurse bearing
handsome baby. One OF the ladies was Mrs. Gen.
buekner t ana the baby was the next governors
son and heir. The applause was tremendous, and
the DaOy was greeted In the most enthusiastic
manner.
"HuRRAH FOR BETTY AND THE BABY"
us see him." shouted Others The shouts contin-
ued Tor some time, but the baby soon hidden
IN one OF the boxes The Hon. John G. Carlisle On
taxing h1S seat as permanent chairman said:
Mr.. CARLIsLE's SPEECH.
"F0r the first time in quarter Of q century the
responsibilities OF government are on the demo-
y, /
brave and unseltsh patriotism. II it ever had
pre1udces 1t must forget Them If it ever felt the
spirit OF faction it must silence It,; If it is embar
raSSed by differences OF opinion among its own
members, 1t must reconcile them, if possible; but
II that cannot be done 1t must deliberately pro-
nounse the Judgment OF the majority on all vital
questions, and let each man go his own way and
choose his own political associates. This pro-
scrbes nobody, coerces nobody, but it bases party
honest and respectable. This is not an appropri-
ate time or place for elaborate discussion OF po
litical questions, and shall not attempt it, That
Will be done during the progress OF the canvass
you are now about to fnaugurare and hope it
may be In my power to take an humble part In it,
NOT AS A CANDIDATE FOR ANY OFFICE,
directly or indirectly at the disposal OF the peO-
pie, but simply as democrat, profoundly con-
WINGED that the best interests OF the State and
whole country will be promoted by the omblned
ascendency OF democratic principles and demo-
cratic methods. believe, gentlemen, that large
majority OF the people OF the United States are
now looking TO- the democratic party to protect
and spoliatonS OF what is called paternal govern
ment on the one side, and from
THE THREATENED DEPREDATIoNs OF AGRARIANIsM
on the other: It Is the only practical organiza-
ton that has witnessed and helped TO promote the
wonderful growth and prosperity OF the country
during the whole century OF the Govern
menuS existence. It is the great conservative
force Of the country, and 1t Is stronger in num-
bers to-day than 1t ever was before, While its pur
poses are as patriotic and its political fruits
sound as they were in the days OF Jefferson and
Madison and Jackson. tContinued applause.l II
the people cannot rely upon the strength and cour
age and prestige OF their party for the protection
Oh their rights OF person and property, and the
preservation OF their political franchises, where
shall they lookTor safetyp Can they trust the re-
ries OF consolidation and governmental supremacy
over all the affairs OF its citizens? That party has
govern free people in times Of peace, and it must
go the way OF its federal progenitor loud APP
plause.l
PATERNAL GOVERNMENT AND NO GOVERNMENT.
aGentlemen is it not singular fact hat a strong
feeling OF sympathy should exist between those
who want paternal government and those who
want no government. between those who want
the government to do everything and those who
want 1t to do noth1ng7 While one faction advo-
OF the people, another faction opposes government
al interference Tor any purpose, even TO preserve
the peace and protect the rights OF property; and
yet their reasoning in the substract is substan-
TALLY the same and If followed TO It's logical con-
cluSlOn would produce substantially the same re-
suits. The man who believes that 1t is the right
and duty Of the government to take the earnings
Of one citizen, by taxation or otherwise and give
them to another differs very little from the man
who denies the right OF property altogether Cheers
and applause.)
PROTECTION AND COMMUNISM.
"n the Government may rightfully compel you
by law TO give any part OF the proceeds OF your
labor or your skill to another man, why may it
not With equal right compel you TO give him your
horse or your land? The fact that this is done
not in the slightest degree affect the question of
right Or wrong involved In the transaction, but 1t
greatly increases Lne Danger 10 the people, because
they less likely to detect and resist the SpOlia
ton when it Is committed through this tnsidious
process. And II the Government may rightfully
collect money by taxation and then divide IT as a
bounty or subsidy to individuals corporations en-
gagged In particular industries or enterprises, in
order to make their private business profitable
why may IL not also collect it and distribute it
among particular classes Of the people In order to
equaliZe their fortunes, and thus accomplish all
that socialism and communism are demanding?
There Is so little difference in principle and In
practical results between paternal government
and mob government that it is not worth while to
express a preference for one over the other We
must oppose both, or We must abandon all that
our party has commended for in the past, and re-
lnQu1sh all 1t has hoped for in the future"
DEMOCRATIC PLEDGES
Referring to party lines, he said: ''The demo-
cratic party stands pledged In the most solemn
manner to revise the tariff, reduce the revenue
and tighten the burdens OF the people. Upon their
pledges, clearly and distinctly made, it appealed
TO the people In 1872 and secured q popular ma
jority OF more than $50 600 over its republican ad-
versaries. Upon this pledge it elected President
in 1884, and IL is bound by every consideration OF
party policy, OF the public interests and OF good
faith to the people TO stand by that pledge"
lGreat applause.]
CLOSING GOOD WORD FOR THE PRESIDENT
Referring TO Mr. Cleveland, Mr.. Carlisle said:
"The country viii be very fortunate II it can al
ways secure the services OF an executive so thor
oughly devoted to the real interests OF the people
and SO just and impartial In the execution OF the
laws, as the present one is"
The Philadelphia Walking Match.